An excellent music phone thanks to the Walkman application and a massive 4GB of storage space, but no camera or Wi-Fi and a poor keypad detract from the package.

The E530 is yet another good handset by Samsung and women will appreciate the design features it incorporates. However, the aEuro ˜Womens LifeaEuro TM functions will wear off quickly.

The W220 is a very good offering if you want a handset without the bells and whistles, especially considering the low asking price.

It's not a bad handset by any means, but instead of worrying about crystal pieces, perhaps Sony Ericsson would have been better served implementing a speakerphone, Bluetooth and a better quality internal display.

At this price, the VS3 is a steal. No, it won't take photos, send e-mails or play music but it does what it's meant to do and does it well enough.

The 5500 Sport is a surprise package. It offers a number of excellent features, headed by casing for the more active consumer as well as sports and music modes. Importantly, it also happens to represent excellent value for money at this price.

If you are after a stylish handset for chatting and are less worried about the bells and whistles working their way into current mobile phones, the Samsung SGH-X460 is a top-notch choice.

The Motorola c168 is a cheap, easy to use and compact mobile phone that would suit those who do not want or need many features on their mobiles. At this price, it's a steal.

The T250i is a simple handset with a decent design that should serve most users well.

A basic handset without most of the bells and whistles, Vodafone's 226 is a competent, but not outstanding prepaid phone.

The W800i contains a vast array of features and is highly recommended for anyone looking to purchase a new mobile handset.

If you are looking for a basic handset than this will serve your needs. Just don't think about using the camera.